Prepare against Nicolae Atanasiu
Belgium · World #69,198 classical · FIDE ID 262420
When preparing against Nicolae Atanasiu, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...b6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...b6 (30%).
Our database contains 65 games by Nicolae Atanasiu, covering Jul 2007 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Nicolae Atanasiu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolae Atanasiu before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,825 | 2,044 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,828 | 1,888 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,784 | 1,961 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 25 | 12 | 28 | 38.5% |
| As White | 31 | 14 | 4 | 13 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolae Atanasiu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolae Atanasiu's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 51.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 13 | 41.9% | 61.5% |
| f4 | 2 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (38% of these games) — Atanasiu usually continues d3 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Atanasiu usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Atanasiu usually continues Bc4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Atanasiu usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Atanasiu usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Atanasiu usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 11 | 57.9% | 31.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 15.8% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 15.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 3 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Nicolae Atanasiu's chess games
All 65 games by Nicolae Atanasiu in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - Nov 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 25 wins, 12 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| B00 | English Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Jan Rooze | 2,363 | ch-BEL Open | D01 |
| Jul 2011 | Robin Leenaerts | 2,186 | ch-BEL Open | B00 |
| Jul 2017 | Jan Gooris | 2,154 | ch-BEL Open | B09 |
| Aug 2011 | Adrian Roos | 2,123 | 27th Geraardsbergen Open | D01 |
| Jun 2009 | Claudio Piacentini | 2,119 | BEL ch-FEFB Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2017 | 27 | 15.5 | 1,982 |
| ch-BEL | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,156 |
| chA-Ghent VSF | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 2,020 |
| Charleroi Open | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 1,988 |
| BEL ch-FEFB Open | 2009 | 4 | 3 | 2,070 |
| 27th Geraardsbergen Open | 2011 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,117 |
| Manhattan Open | 2011 | 2 | 1 | 2,123 |
| 24th Leuven Open | 2012 | 2 | 0 | 1,906 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolae Atanasiu's chess games?
65 games by Nicolae Atanasiu, from Jul 2007 to Nov 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Nicolae Atanasiu has played.
What does Nicolae Atanasiu play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Nicolae Atanasiu opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolae Atanasiu answers 1...b6 (58% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games), 1...Nc6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...b6 (30% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games), 1...Nc6 (20% of games).
What openings does Nicolae Atanasiu play as White?
As White, Nicolae Atanasiu's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Attack (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolae Atanasiu play as Black?
As Black, Nicolae Atanasiu most often plays: Owen Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); English Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Nicolae Atanasiu's FIDE rating?
Nicolae Atanasiu is currently rated 1,825 in classical chess, 1,828 in rapid and 1,784 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,044 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Nicolae Atanasiu played?
Our database contains 65 games by Nicolae Atanasiu, covering Jul 2007 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 12 draws, 28 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolae Atanasiu?
65 games by Nicolae Atanasiu reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.